Melissa McCarthy: The Queen of Comedy

Who do you think is the funniest actress in Hollywood? 

Over the years, I have admired many different comedian actresses, including Tina Fey, Sarah Silverman, Anna Faris, Sandra Bullock, the list goes on! 

However, in this day and age, only one actress stands out above others: 

Melissa McCarthy

Melissa started her career as a stand-up comedian in New York City, where she performed comedic acts at New York's famous venues, Stand Up New York and The Improv. She moved to Los Angeles in the 1990s and began her acting career there. 

In my opinion, Melissa McCarthy is today's true Queen of Comedy. Over the years, she has been in some of the decade's funniest films, and these films were hilarious due in large part to her roles. Although many of you know her from her hit TV series "Mike & Molly", she became very well known as a comedian for her theatrical debuts. 

One of my favorite movies of all time is "Bridesmaids", and the reason for that is because of Melissa McCarthy. Although the movie's cast is mainly made up of comedians from Saturday Night Live, Melissa's role takes the movie to a whole new level. She brings in that "awkwardly funny" aspect that we have grown to see in comedies over the last few years. 

If you haven't seen "Bridesmaids"yet, you need to check it out! I promise you will be on the floor laughing!!

When I first saw that movie, I thought to myself, She needs to come out with a new movie right now. I can't wait! And then, my prayers were answered. "Identity Thief" was released in 2013, in which Melissa McCarthy had the main role. 










Although I thought the movie was hilarious, it was not Melissa's funniest. I was a little disappointed at first, but then "The Heat" came out, starring Melissa McCarthy and Sandra Bullock. If you haven't gotten a chance to see "The Heat", I strongly suggest you check it out. The film is about an FBI Special Agent (Sandra Bullock) who enlists the help of a local Boston Police Officer to take down a brutal drug lord. I think that Melissa's role in this movie solidified her status as the "Queen of Comedy" and hopefully, she will bring us more to come!

Who is your favorite comedian actress? 

I can't wait to hear your thoughts!

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My All Time Favorite Movie Genre

What’s your favorite movie genre?

For me, my favorite genre is...

Don’t get me wrong, I love every movie genre. Every once in a while I’ll be itching for a “tear-jerker”, but in most cases, I always find myself popping in a horror flick. I absolutely love watching horror flicks because they always keep me on the edge of my seat, biting my lip and covering my eyes, in anticipation of what may or may not jump out at me! And most of them have a good storyline to go with it. Granted, from time to time, you will come across those horror flicks where you think to yourself, “Well, there’s two hours I’ll never see again”, but at one point or another, you are bound to come across those flicks in any genre. 

However, as time went on, horror movies have evolved and directors are becoming more creative in terrifying their audiences. I think that "Paranormal Activity" is a perfect example of this generation’s idea of a horror movie—a movie that is shot from the perspective of a camcorder, recording all different rooms in the house, and catching supernatural phenomena.

  

To the audience, these films look real and the thought that something so terrifying could in fact be real is the new fad. I remember when the first "Paranormal Activity" came out, I saw the opening show at midnight. I remember in some parts of the movie, I literally jumped in mid-air! And when the movie ended, I went home to my studio apartment and could not fall asleep until about 5 AM (with all the lights on, of course).

Paramount Pictures has officially announced that there will be two more installments to the "Paranormal Activity" Franchise.



“Paranormal Activity: The Marked Ones”, a spin-off to the series, is scheduled to hit theaters in January 2014. 

The spin-off follows a man named Jesse (played by Andrew Jacobs), who has been marked by the same demonic force that we have seen throughout the series. The trailer reveals some pretty frightening moments in the film, from bite marks on Jesse’s arm, to people getting thrown across the street by an unknown force! 

             Check out the trailer...
              and see for yourself!

                  

                

In addition to the spin-off, Paramount has also announced that they will be continuing the original series with a "Paranormal Activity 5", which is scheduled to hit theaters in October 2014.

What do YOU think 

about the "Paranormal Activity" Franchise? 

Many people believe that a movie franchise loses its touch after the third or fourth installment, but do you think that these next two installments will bring the terror and revive the series once more? 

Share your thoughts!

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Welcome to Flick Fanatix!

Hello Fellow Flick Fanatics, Friends, Bloggers, and Stumblers!

My name is Ryan Larson. 

Let me tell you a little about myself. 

                                                           

                                I live in Pure Michigan

and attend Graduate School at Walsh College. I am a Senior Member Service Representative at LAFCU, a local Credit Union in Lansing. But when I'm not "hitting the books" or balancing people's checkbooks, I'm a HUGE movie buff! Ever since I can remember, I've always had a profound interest in entertainment, and movies have always been my sweet escape. For me, there's nothing more magical and creative than bringing a story to life on the big screen. Movies pull at our emotions and fill our minds with incredible stories that can often provide us with the greatest messages in life.

So with that said...

Welcome to Flick Fanatix! 

I can't wait to share my thoughts, judgments, critiques, and admiration of all types of movies with you! 

From Comedies to Horror, and everything in between, this blog will cover it all! 

I hope you'll enjoy yourself as you read through my posts. And don't forget to sit back, relax, grab some popcorn, share your comments and tell your friends! 

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